Randolph Aviator 3 Year Review | Still Worth it?
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My 3 Year review of Randolph Aviator in matte chrome american grey lens. Be sure to watch the full video to see if they are worth it or not. Feel free to reach out on instagram if you have any questions.
Thanks for sharing an update, it’s nice to see how these things hold up after years of use! Out of curiosity, have you had any issues with “sound leak” while wearing these with your Bose A20s? Do the A20 ear cups do well with the bayonets? I’m in the market for some new sunglasses, but have only ever used thin wire style temples
Great overview thanks! With the glass lenses are they heavy?
I just bought a 2nd pair (backup) of RE, but this time I purchased the Aviators - Military Special Edition. I send them off to get prescription lenses, and get Transitions. They are fantastic, and I will never get anything else. Review was spot-on. One comment I will make, I have to periodically have my nose pads adjusted by the local eyecare store, but it's because I am wearing a climbing helmet for my job a lot and my frames take a bit of a beating. A bit expensive, but definitely worth it!
I ordered a pair of Aviator AF098 just 10min ago...what a timing man ;-)
Glad you are happy with them!
Thanks a lot for your video.
Cheers from Germany :-)
You won’t be disappointed, and this won’t be your only pair haha. Be sure to use my link next time 🙌
Cant believe it has been 3 years.
I watched your first video on RE and that convince to just get a pair,and tbh it was the best pair of sunglass i have ever own. Being a cab driver in sunny tropical Kuala Lumpur,the RE aviator does help a lot to reduce eye fatigue. Though i rotated my sunglasses, the RE will always have the most amount of wear time whenever its in rotation and whenever i wore the other pair from a different brand,i would miss it.
Thanks for your review and i hope you would have a great and continous partnership with RE and come up with more reviews video in the future
they've been sent to tune up 1 year ago according to his video..
A little tip -- detach the nose pads and dunk in a little cup of vinegar for about 15 minutes, then scrub clean. They should look much better, as long as the yellowing hasn't penetrated well below the surface.
Thank you so much for this tip!! Will definitely try it!
@@MichaelHsu95 You're welcome, Michael! And congrats on getting your pilot instructor training certification. Are you making that a full time job, training people to fly?
Can you get the lenses prescription and without altering the look of the lenses?
Great job Michael! I've been wearing Ray-Bans for years now. That being said, I had a several pairs of Randolphs (didn't know what I had) from when I was in the Army. Originally, I had prescription lenses, but after getting contacts, I wore them with the original lenses. Time passed and I began riding a motorcycle and opted for more wrap around shades. Fast forward to today after seeing a number of ads and articles about Randolphs and feeling nostalgic as I near my 69th trip around the sun, I dug my old Randolphs out of a drawer and fell in love with them again. Your points about Randolphs vs Ray-Ban are spot on. While I still like my Ray-Bans, they really can't hold a candle to the quality of the Randolphs. Plus, as you commented, they're made in the U.S. Scoreboard!!!
Hi Royce, thank you so much for for watching my video and leaving a comment! After wearing a bunch of different brands of sunglasses Randolph is definitely the best! Do you plan on getting any more Randolph’s?
My pleasure Michael! At the moment, no, I don’t plan on buying anymore Randolphs. With those 2 pair, 3 other Ray-Bans, and several pair of Wiley-Xs, I’m pretty well served. That being said, I watched your video on Randolph’s "Tune-Up Service," I’ll be taking advantage of that service. Both of my pairs are 25-30 years old.
Los lentes Ranďolphs en chile dpnde venden tienen venta en chile
Hellow sir medium aviator sunglass is fit to my face? I have oval face but i have low nose bridge. Watching here from Philippines.
My af109 gold plating is peeling/tarnishing after owning it for about 5 months or so.
I wear prescriptions, and have both Randolph and AO in prescription sunglass lenses. They are both great and extremely similar in design. The RE have a base curve of 6, and the AO a base curve of 4. The RE have more tacky silicone nose pads, the AO are a harder rubber. I will give the edge to Randolph. The welds appear more substantial.
Randolph is the best 🔥
Owned several Ray-Bans, Bausch and Lomb era included. I was recently handed down an old pair of Randolph 52mm aviators (presumably from the 80 or 90s) and they are a different feel from all the Ray-Bans I’ve worn! Highly comfortable! No adjustment needed and I’ve taken comfort on how nearly indestructible the company subtly mentions in their glasses are designed to be.
Randolph’s are just different!! Would you get any more pairs from Randolph?
@@MichaelHsu95 Got my sights set on a 55mm in a diff color/frame. Been rocking the vintage 52mm hand-me-downs and I’ve been enjoying how it looks.
@@MrMarioski 55mm are my go to! You won’t be disappointed
I totally wish RE would make a base curve 8 wrap aviator sunglass. Most pilots I know (general aviation, not commercial) wear wrap frames. FYI I prefer the Concorde for a bit better coverage. You are correct that RE has great build quality. Much prefer bayonet temples, especially if you use a headset.
Cheers
The bayonet temples are the best!! Would you get any other pair?
How are they when you have to bend over and work on something looking down with the bayonet arms? Do they slide off?
They work very well!! They do not slide off. Hope this video was helpful
Hi Michael the super pilot ! I'm the guy that made the comment about the pouch, you remember ? Anyway you asked me if i had them, well i bought them in there 23K gold version in Small size (52mm). I can't wait to get them and promess to add a comment to your channel and tell you what i think. Cheers, say hello to the angels for me. Be safe.
finally got mine !!! worth it, so beautiful in 23k gold !
Sorry for the late reply. I’m glad you like them, trust me you will love them forever. Which pairs of Randolph will you get next? Haha 😆
@@MichaelHsu95 i stop there for now, expensive bro, so beautiful, and what a statement in gold 23 carat, a first for me, changes from ray ban for sure ! bless you !
no worries for the late reply i know you are in the air ! lucky guy !
Hey i probably didnt catch that in your video. What size are your Aviator? Thanks
Mine are 55. Be sure to subscribe, will be posting more videos!
Love Randolphs. Basically only sunglasses I buy now.
Is your frame the 58? Or is yours the 55? Trying to find a great Asian Fit frame is hard. But looking at your video it appears that it fits well.
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. Mine are 55mm. I would totally agree Asian fit sunglasses are hard. But luckily these fit me well. Will you be getting any Randolph’s?
@@MichaelHsu95 I am getting the 58mm frame. Better to be big than small and have the temples be tight.
@@southinx soo true!! Be sure to use my link haha. You will love them!
I dont think they made asian fit for metal frame aviators since you can asian fit it your self
The nose pad and temple is adjustable to suit your face
@@ambienceclarity1123 yes I have asked about this, they said you can take them to any eye shop and they should be able to adjust them for you
Ive got lets just say quite a few pairs of Randolphs. Love em. Top notch quality
The only brand of sunglasses I wear. Would you get anymore?
@@MichaelHsu95 i actually just got another pair of randolphs yesterday lol
Mine are 30 years old and still going strong.
I have several pairs of ray bans. And one piece of advice I can give..is don't buy from their clearance items. If you buy their regular priced items...it probably will be a good item for years. But the clearance..you are gonna get a pair that is lopsided. I swear their sales are irregular sunglasses. Because the pair I mean I actually had to send back what they first sent me cause one lenses was bigger than the other. And the replacement pair..which I kept...are a little lopsided. So..lol...if you do buy ray ban..do it when you are willing to pay full price. But I can say all my full priced ones are very good and last for years.
You got to try Randolph sunglasses. You won’t go back 😎
That would be great if you had an asymmetrical face!
Cheers
Opinions on their nylon vs glass lenses in terms of scratching?
They both don’t scratch that easy. They are both very durable
Thank you, just got my first RE aviators in glass. I really like the northern lights (not available in glass) look for not so sunny days or half indoors type event, but my Oakley plastic lenses have always scratched EASY and these are too expensive to keep replacing Lol. I may go with the blue hydro glass but I really like the northern lights.
@@anthonyzuccaro1 yes I remember when I had oakleys they would get scratched allllll the time. Did you use my link to buy your sunglasses?
@@MichaelHsu95I did not bc I purchased them in person so I could try them on, now that I know I like the style I will use your link if it lets me also use my first responder discount!
Oh yeah and I do want some Randolphs. I'm not just a commenter trying to go on and on about ray ban...I just found it interesting how it seems to matter if ray bans are on sale or not as far as what you get. Oh and I better point out also...all my ray bans came straight from ray ban. So sunglass hut..I don't know if they do that for instance.
I appreciate your feedback! Randolph also have a few pairs in the clearance that are pretty good!
I've actually had a similar experience to that other guy but with Randolph, I've purchased two sunglasses from the sales they have and both had qc issues. It's honestly left me pretty underwhelmed by the brand.
Luxottica owns both Sunglass Hut and Ray-Ban.
I don’t think you’re going to find any fake Ray-Bans from Sunglass Hut.
What’s the size?
If you'd scroll down, many people have asked before you. Just an observation. I don't have anything to do with this channel and not care much to watch his pilot related videos. The thumbnail got me here.
What size are you wearing?
Size 55mm are you planning on getting a pair?
@@MichaelHsu95 yup, still looking what model to get, so many options for the finish and lenses
@@TheKMov I know!!! Got to say I absolutely love the matte chrome. Atlantic blue or the American grey might be my favorite 🙈 if you do decide to purchase one be sure to use my code. Would really appreciate it! Which color are you leaning more towards
Wish they made white gold and bright chrome in bigger sizes
They do sell the white gold in bigger size. 58mm. Be sure to use my link if you do end up getting a pair! Do you have any Randolph’s?
@@MichaelHsu95 hey there, I meant the Concorde specifically, at least I don’t see them on the website currently
i want to find an unbiased review on these glasses. Click on the link for advertising for the company tells me this is not truly objective.
I bought a pair of RE Aviators a few months back.
My view is with the glass lens these are as close to a “buy it for life” pair of sunglasses you will ever find, IMO.
Get on eBay and look at all the vintage military pairs from the 80s and 90s and see how well they’ve held up for evidence of that.
Lens optics are as good as anybody out there - as good as Maui Jim super thin glass and better than Costa 580G. Clear, clear, clear. Polarization is top notch, and American Gray maintains neutral color (which I like).
Look to the green or tan lens for contrast boosting if that’s what you want.
Frame construction and hinges are as good as any metal frames anywhere - the only way Randolph could improve it would be make them out of Titanium.
And I honestly hope they do get into the Ti market one day.
The nose pads are the best I’ve ever experienced. They manage to stay in place and remain comfortable for long periods in spite of the heavier glass lenses.
Nose pads and or frames have historically killed the comfort of many pairs of decent sunglasses for me - but Randolph has nailed them.
Bayonet temples may require “tweaking” for desired tension but once you get it they are great and pair great with over the ear protection.
Randolph isn’t a joke, they aren’t hype, they are extremely high quality and get all the little details right - IMO their quality and attention to details surpasses the majority of the $400-$800 high fashion brands - American Optical as well.
Ray Ban is closer in quality to the Chinese knock offs than to Randolph.
If you’re interested in squared off “navigator” style metal framed, glass lens sunglasses I don’t think anyone does it as well as Randolph. Honest opinion.
Enginering says it all :-)
Your what size please?
I’m wearing the 55mm here
@@MichaelHsu95 my face kinda small but not too small so I’m wondering if the size is the same as ray ban
@@iloveart8093 I’m not sure about rayban size. But 55 is perfect for most faces
Is this the 55 or 58?
55mm
@@MichaelHsu95 should’ve gone for the larger size man.. the shade looks narrow on your face
Sure they work well but what makes me prefer my pair of Ray-Ban Caravans over these is that these just look AWFUL. The lenses are so small are far apart they make your face look so awkward and as if your eyes are spaced too far